Indistry Media enters boxing with September 26 Las Vegas debut

Chicago-based Indistry Media is launching into professional boxing with its first event on September 26 in Las Vegas. The card will feature Jose Zepeda vs. Alberto Machado in the co-main event, with a headline fight to be announced soon.

Why it matters: - Indistry Media is expanding from live entertainment into professional boxing, a move that could add a new promoter with resources for premium events. - The debut card brings recognizable fighters and future division plans, signaling a longer-term push beyond a one-off show.

What happened: - Indistry Media officially announced its entry into professional boxing with an inaugural event scheduled for Saturday, September 26, in Las Vegas. - Company COO Erroll Angara said the launch builds on more than a decade of producing premium live entertainment experiences. - Angara said Indistry Media has been building toward the boxing debut for more than a year. - Angara said the company will introduce a dedicated sports division in the coming months.

The details: - The September 26 card will include a major headline fight that will be announced in the coming days. - The co-main event will be a 10-round welterweight bout between Jose “Chon” Zepeda, 38-5 with 29 knockouts, and Alberto “El Explosivo” Machado, 25-4 with 21 knockouts. - Zepeda is a two-time former world title challenger from La Puente, California. - Machado is a former world champion from San Juan, Puerto Rico. - The undercard will feature the Valle sisters in scheduled 10-round bouts. - Yokasta Valle is a former unified world champion with a 34-4 record and 10 knockouts. - Noamy Valle is 15-1 with 9 knockouts. - Both Valle sisters are from San Jose, Costa Rica. - Undefeated bantamweight prospect Anthony Garnica, 14-0-1 with 8 knockouts, is scheduled to fight on the undercard. - Undefeated lightweight prospect Nathan “El Morenito” Rodriguez, 20-0 with 13 knockouts, is also scheduled for the undercard. - Garnica and Rodriguez will both compete in 10-round bouts against opponents to be announced.

Between the lines: - Indistry Media is leaning on established names and title-level credentials to make its boxing debut look credible from the start. - The mix of veteran contenders, former champions and unbeaten prospects suggests the company wants to position itself as a promoter of both marquee fights and future talent. - Angara framed the boxing move as an effort to preserve the sport’s tradition while bringing in new ideas for fans and fighters.

What's next: - Indistry Media will announce the September 26 headline fight in the coming days. - The company expects to roll out its dedicated sports division in the coming months. - Additional boxing events will likely follow if the debut card performs as planned.

The bottom line: - Indistry Media is using its Las Vegas debut to establish itself quickly in boxing with a card built around recognizable fighters and a stated long-term sports strategy.